Los Angeles FC Dominates Austin FC 3–0 to Secure MLS Cup Berth

Carlos Vela (10) of Los Angeles FC holds the championship trophy as he celebrates with teammates after defeating Austin FC, 3-0, during the Western Conference Finals of the 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, on Oct. 30, 2022. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Cristian Arango scored early, Kwadwo Opoku scored late and LAFC booked their first trip to MLS Cup with a dominant 3–0 victory over visiting Austin FC in the Western Conference final on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Between those goals, LAFC (21–9–4, 67 points) also scored from an own-goal on an early-second-half corner kick to make good on the promise they’ve shown, winning the MLS Supporters’ Shield for earning the best regular season record and leading the West since early May.